
Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Release: 1986-04-04·Runtime: 108m·★ 5.4
DramaMusicRomance
A musical adaptation of Colin MacInnes' novel about life in late 1950s London. Nineteen-year-old photographer Colin is hopelessly in love with model Crepe Suzette, but her relationships are strictly connected with her progress in the fashion world. So Colin gets involved with a pop promoter and tries to crack the big time. Meanwhile, racial tension is brewing in Colin's Notting Hill housing estate...
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Goldcrest
Palace Pictures
Virgin Vision
Cast
Edward Tudor-Poleas Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Bruce Payneas Flikker
Paul Rhysas Dean Swift
Robbie Coltraneas Mario
Slim Gaillardas Party Singer
Irene Handlas Mrs Larkin
Carmen Ejogoas Carmen
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Wizard
Steven Berkoffas The Fanatic
Anita Morrisas Dido Lament
Peter-Hugo Dalyas Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
Joseph McKennaas Fabulous Hoplite
Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder
Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man
Sylvia Symsas Cynthia Eve
Colin Jeavonsas Pamphleteer
Patsy Kensitas Suzette
Ray Daviesas Arthur, Colin's Dad
Tony Hippolyteas Mr. Cool
Julian Firthas The Misery Kid
Zoot Moneyas Chez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money)
Chua Kah Jooas Dancer
Eddie O'Connellas Colin, Photographer / Narrator
David Bowieas Vendice Partners
Mandy Rice-Daviesas Flora, Colin's Mum
Eve Ferretas Big Jill
Alan Freemanas Call-Me-Cobber
Lionel Blairas Harry Charms
Ronald Fraseras Amberley Drove
Sadeas Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Sandie Shawas Baby Boom's Mother
Eric Sykesas Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
James Foxas Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Johnny Shannonas Saltzman
Bruno Toniolias Maltese Lodger
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